Sony Celebrates the Legacy of PlayStation 3

The Sony-driven hype for Wednesday's likely PS4 reveal is increasing with Sony's third mini-documentary in as many days.

By IGN Staff

Two days ago, we posted Sony’s initial mini-documentary focusing on the life and times of the original PlayStation, known today as PSone. Then yesterday, we posted the next part of the larger documentary, that one focusing on PlayStation 2. Both of the videos are designed to create anticipation for the forthcoming (likely) reveal of PlayStation 4.

Now, part three is up, and this time, the focus is about Sony’s current-gen console, PlayStation 3. You can view it below.

All three of these documentaries are Sony-produced, and obviously they all have a Sony-centric slant, but this video -- known as Evolution of PlayStation: PlayStation 3 -- is a little more over-the-top than the others. Still, it’s interesting to relive some of these more recent moments with PS3, including the console’s first reveal and the excitement on release day in 2006.

Unlike PSone and PS2, PS3 hasn’t dominated its competitors. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are virtually tied these days, both selling well over 70 million, but Nintendo’s Wii won this generation at retail, selling around 100 million consoles.

Parts one and two of the documentary (focusing on PSone and PS2) are below.